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Vertu fleet centre in Birmingham to handle Mazda enquiries
Vertu’s fleet centre in Birmingham, which recently took on franchises for both BYD and Geely, will be responsible for dealing with fleet enquiries for the Mazda range. Customers can explore models in the range in person at Vertu Mazda Redditch.…
Vines partners with Mad Devs for iStoreDOCS system
Vines Group has partnered with Mad Devs, rolling out its document management system iStoreDOCS across its dealerships to improve the customer journey and boost online sales. Mad Devs’ iStoreDOCS solution allows customers to complete a purchase remotely, while dealership teams…
Johnsons Cars and Brayleys unite as ‘Athenea Automotive Group’
Johnsons Cars and Brayleys have come together under a single new name, Athenea Automotive Group. Inspired by Athena, the symbol of wisdom, Athenea is a nod to the group’s parent business, Athenaeum. The full rollout of the brand across dealerships,…
Electrified vehicles fill every spot of Autotrader’s top 10 fastest-selling used cars
Electrified models account for every place in Autotrader’s top 10 fastest selling used cars of July list. The list marks the first time no petrol or diesel models have featured among the fastest sellers since Autotrader began tracking the rankings.…
Dealers showcase customer satisfaction with Autotrader Highly Rated status
More than 1,700 dealers have achieved Autotrader Highly Rated 2026 status based on consistently high customer review ratings. Throughout the year, dealers across the UK have been collected and responded to customer reviews on Autotrader. Autotrader group sales director, Rebecca…
Arnold Clark opens Scotland’s first dedicated Genesis showroom
Arnold Clark has opened Scotland’s first dedicated Genesis showroom, located at 345 Alexandra Parade in Glasgow. The purpose-built showroom offers a welcoming setting where visitors can explore the award-winning Genesis range. Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer at Arnold Clark, said:…
NFDA and Capital City College launch student opportunities initiative
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Capital City College have partnered to offer internships and work placement opportunities for students in September this year. Students will develop valuable workplace skills while gaining insight into the automotive retail sector and…